Attachment 13-Pre-Bid RFIs.xlsx
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This solicitation is for construction services to renovate the second floor of Building 101 at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The scope of work includes converting the existing floor plan into a less restricted layout with open work areas, closed offices, conference rooms, and exposed filing and copy spaces.
Key dates include an organized site visit on January 22, 2024 from 10am to 12pm EST. Requests to attend must be submitted by January 17, 2024. Questions for clarification are due by January 29, 2024 and responses will be posted on SAM.gov. Proposals are due by February 27, 2024. The magnitude of construction is estimated between $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Attachments provide the solicitation forms, facility drawings and specifications, past performance questionnaires, and asbestos and wage surveys. This appears to be an 8(a) small business set-aside solicitation issued by the Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology.
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| NB195000-24-00196 | ||
| (19-26) B101 2nd Floor Open Office Conversion | ||
| Requests for Information | ||
| # | Question | Response |
| 1 | Page 57 of 65 states Volume 1: Offer/Proposal Form (Standard Form 1442). What is required to be submitted in this volume besides the SF 1442? Do we need to include the amendments if issued? What about Section K representations and certifications? Will they be included in Volume 1? | Representations and certifications shall be submitted in Volume 1. Contractor shall acknowledge any amendments. |
| 2 | Block 13 of the SF 1442 states that the due date is 27 February 2023. Please correct to 2024. | Dates will be revised accordingly. |
| 3 | Need confirmation from the government that a formal bid bond is not required for this project. We do see that a surety letter is required under FACTOR #1. Payment & Performance Bonding. | A bid bond will be required. |
| 4 | For the surety letter requirements, the RFP states that the original surety letter must be notarized with a raised seal or embossed stamp and the Power of Attorney form attached. Since this proposal is set up as an email submission - does the government want the original letter to be mailed to their office? Or will a scanned copy showing the raised seal/embossed stamps be enough in Volume 2? Please clarify. | A scanned copy showing the raised seal/embossed stamp is acceptable for submission. Original copies need to be submitted via mail. |
| 5 | For FACTOR #2. Experience - can we provide all design-bid-build completed projects? | Yes. |
| 6 | For FACTOR #2. Experience - it says submitted projects shall have an awarded contract value greater than $500,000. Is there a cap on the contract value we must stay under for a project? i.e., $5 million, $10 Million? | There is no cap for the contract value of submitted projects. |
| 7 | For FACTOR #4: Past Performance - can we use a previously completed past performance questionnaire by a client if it is identical to Attachment 5? | Past performance shall be submitted on Attachment 5 dated in accordance with this submission. CPARS will also be accepted. |
| 8 | For FACTOR #5. Price - it says we need to provide a detailed cost breakdown of our submitted price. Do we need to provide an EXCEL spreadsheet to support this requirement? If yes, does it also need to be a PDF and be included as part of Volume 3? | The detailed cost breakdown can be submitted in PDF format. |
| 9 | For FACTOR #5. Price - are we required to provide backup documentation such as subcontractor quotes, equipment rental quotes, etc with this Volume? | Yes, backup shall be submitted. |
| 10 | Regarding the systems furniture, are you asking for Procurement and installation or just installation? | All furniture identified in the Contract Documents is to be priced under Optional CLIN 003 - Procure & Install Furniture. |
| 11 | Type K1 fixtures? These are not shown on the fixture schedule. Please advise. | USAI: Z1RDF-09X1M-35KH-35-MO-WH-NC-UNV-D6E |
| 12 | Please confirm that these Type J run the length of 4’-6” in each display case per detail 2-A511. Also, the baffles called out in detail #1-A-501 are provided by whom? I don’t see them mentioned in the fixture description. | Confirmed, the fixture runs 4'-6" on both sides of each display case. The baffle shown in detail 1/A-105 is part of the display case and is not an accessory for the light fixture. |
| 13 | Are the roller shades power or manual? | Refer to specification section 122413. The roller shades are manually operated. |
| 14 | Can the government please provide a legend for the Lutron riser? (Pg. E-502? | See attached document titled "NIST Bldg 101 - Level 2 - Lutron Legend" |
| 18 | Should the electrical contractor be providing MC cable or EMT? Spec 260519 3.2 C.1. allows MC cable except for home runs but spec 260533 3.1 A.1 through A.3 says EMT everywhere. | Refer to detail 2/E-501 which indicates the use of conduit for branch circuits. Branch circuits shall be EMT conduit. MC cable does not apply. |
| 16 | Plan details on page E-501 #1 appear to show that emergency fixtures will be switched by the local devices and turn on in an outage, yet no ELCUs (Emergency Lighting Control Units) are shown on the lighting plans or the Lutron riser. Do we need ELCUs, and if so, how many? | Only fixtures with plan note #1 on E-201 will be controlled by local switch and turn full on in power outage. |
| 17 | Is there a proprietary Fire Alarm Contractor (FAC) for this building? If Simplex, we will need a POC for Simplex. | Johnson Controls is the current vendor for the required system, Simplex. The POC is David Pfaff (david.pfaff@jci.com). |
| 15 | Will the government or Lutron be providing the Lutron system server? (Pg. E-502 riser notes. Left side of the page.) | Lutron shall provide the system server as part of this contract. |
| 19 | With regard to the LV, telephone/data conduit sleeves run and bonding. Can the LV sleeves in the walls simply stub-up to above ceiling or do they need to be run to the cable tray location or other? | The low voltage sleeves can stub-up into closed ceiling areas. |
| 20 | Please provide the wire sizes for the panel swap; the riser diagram doesn’t show this information, which we’ll need to know as these are feed-through panels. | Contractor to verify feeders sizes on-site. |
| 21 | Who is responsible for hiring the Industrial Hygiene Firm to be on-site? | A Certified Industrial Hygienist shall be a third party hired by the contractor in accordance with specification 028213 Asbestos Remediation section 1.5.B.b. |
| 22 | Are the final air samples to be PCM or TEMs? | Final air samples are to be performed in accordance with specification 028213 Asbestos Remediation. |
| 23 | Is the entire 2nd. floor available in one phase? | Yes. |
| 24 | Is it possible to have another site visit? And if so, could it be scheduled for next Wednesday 01/31/2024.? | No, another site visit will not be scheduled. |
| 25 | Will there be on site equipment and a material staging area? | A site coordination plan will need to be approved by NIST for any onsite storage, laydown area, dumpster, or trailers. The approved laydown area may not be adjacent to Building 101. |
| 26 | Will there be an on-site area for a GC trailer? | Please see response to RFI #25. |
| 27 | Will there be an on-site area for a dumpster? | Please see response to RFI #25. |
| 28 | Will there be an on-site area for portable toilets? | Please see response to RFI #25. |
| 29 | Will there be an on-site designated smoking area? | NIST has designated smoking areas and restrictions. |
| 30 | Are there specific hours for the freight elevator? | Contractor will need to coordinate with COR for times to use the elevator. |
| 31 | Is the General Contractor responsible for permits? | Internal NIST permits will need to be coordinated with the COR. |
| 32 | Are the 100% construction design drawings required by GC or will NIST be providing the 100% construction drawing set? | The drawings and specifications provided in the solicitation are the 100% construction documents. The documents are titled "Final Submission" and dated 12/22/2022. |
| 33 | Any noise level restrictions during working hours? If so, please indicate the hours. | Per the "Guidelines for Contractors and AE Firms", Normal work hours as defined in the contract are 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. All work over 80 dBA measured at 15 feet shall occur after normal work hours. Contractor shall have a meter on hand to measure dBA. |
| 34 | Is existing furniture subject to salvage and need to be stored in storage? If so, NIST will provide the storage area (if have to be stored outside the container) or will the GC would need to bring the containers for the storage purpose? | The existing furniture will be removed from the 2nd floor before the start of construction. The contractor will not need to provide storage for the existing furniture. |
| 35 | Will any of the existing furniture need to be reinstalled? If so, what furniture and how will it be marked/labeled? | The existing furniture will not be reinstalled. |
| 36 | Will the existing heating system by each window stay? | Please see CLIN 0002 for information regarding the induction units. |
| 37 | Glazing wall system “Inscape” is out of business, does the system have to be ACME 50 or any other demountable partitions will suffice? Will you be providing the revised specs for interior glazing system? | The system must be rated for an STC of no less than 50. The campus is adopting a standard for glazed partitions systems, developed after the completion of the design. The basis of design for the glazed wall system per this standard shall be the "Genius" double glazed panel architectural walls system by KI. |
| 38 | Could you please provide the specifications for Signage? | Refer to specification section 101423.13 "Room Identification Standard" |
| 39 | Specified “Mecho” shades is not responsive. They do not return phone calls and emails are bounced back. Is substitution with the similar functions acceptable? | Alternative manufacturers are acceptable. Refer to specification 122413-2.2-B for two potential alternative manufacturers. |
| 40 | Please provide the window sizes openings for the new shades | Contractor shall field verify the sizes for the window shades. The windows are approximately is 6'-9" tall by 4'-0" wide. |
| 41 | Specified Pod system “Teknion” official dealers are not responsive. Please specify more similar products manufacturers/dealers acceptable with the basis of design. | Considerations will be made for substitutions after award if the manufacturer is not responsive. Contractor may be required to provide proof of non-responsive vendors or vendors declining to bid. |
| 42 | Specified “Allsteel” dealer reject the opportunity, if you have more options with the furniture vendors, please add to the spec book. | Please see response to RFI #41. |
| 43 | How does the architect want the aluminum sign mounted to 2" stainless steel angle? The sign will float 1/2" off the glass; cantilevered along one edge. | Please see response to RFI #37. The glazed wall system used for this detail is no longer available and the detail will need to be revised. Under the new basis of design for the glazed wall system the glass will be flush with the frame. The intent is that a similar detail will be used with the sign mechanically fastened at the frame. |
| 44 | The 1/2" x 2" x 8" sign angle will support body weight when someone leans into it? It's an ADA sign so it is designed to be touched. | Please see response to RFI #43. |
| 45 | Can the architect provide the counts of how many signs are supposed to be mounted like this (floating off the glass) | Please see response to RFI #43. Any sign indicated to be mounted at the glass partitions will have this detail. The architect's count is 25 each. |
| 46 | Are any of the existing wall panels to be salvaged and returned to NIST? | The existing wall panels are not to be salvaged. |
| 47 | Are special inspection paid for and coordinated by the GC? | Yes. |
| 48 | Will one of the elevators be modified to accommodate the contractor transporting bigger/longer material. If not, or if NIST feels that the elevator is incapable of accommodating longer/bigger material, can you propose a solution. | Currently one elevator is set up for handling longer items. No other alternative solutions are offered. |
| 49 | Volume 1 includes the SF1442. The SF1442, No. 17 requires a price, but Volume 3 is a separate price proposal. Since there is a separate price proposal would you still like to see the price listed in No. 17 of the SF1442 or should we list “See Volume 3: Price Proposal? | Yes, SF1442 shall be fully completed. |
| 50 | Factor #2. Experience (c) says projects shall have an awarded contract value greater than $500,000 (pg. 58 of 65). Does this mean the original award must be greater than $500,000 or can this include change orders? | The original contract award must be greater than $ 500,000. |
| 51 | The management approach which includes key personnel is limited to eight pages. For highly experienced personnel, their previous experience may be extensive. Can you increase the page limit for this section in case more room is needed detail prior experience? | Attachment 03 – Resume for Key Personnel can be excluded from the page limit of eight pages. |
| 52 | It appears based on the available specs and plans that there are no Telecom cabling or Audiovisual equipment requirements for this project. Please confirm. | The pathways are to be provided by this contractor with the cabling and equipment to be provided by NIST. |
| 53 | Please define the grout type & color for the restrooms. SUGGEST; Mapei, ULTRACOLOR PLUS FA. This grout has all the benefits of epoxy without the cost. The same grout is used for both floors and walls which offers additional savings. This group will not stain nor discolor overtime & can be cleaned with any common cleaner, just select a color | Grout color is to be selected from the manufacturer's full range of available products. Installer may provide color recommendation. Refer to specification 093013 "Ceramic Tiling" for the grout specification requirements. Substitutions may be offered by the contractor through the substitution request process in the specifications. |
| 54 | In the restrooms, the outside corners will require some sort of trim to cove & protect the tile edges. SUGGEST; SCHLUTER, SCHIENE, RONDEC OR QUADEC. Go to the Schluter online catalog & select the profile & the finish. | Refer to specification 093013 "Ceramic Tiling" for the metal edge strips for outside corners. Any of the manufacturers listed in this RFI may be considered an option. Schluter is preferred but not required. |
| 55 | Is it acceptable to use a stone sill at the restroom doors in single taper profile which fits ADA standards? If so, please select a species & color. SUGGEST; MARBLE, WHITE CARRERA, 6". | Refer to specification 093013 "Ceramic Tiling", paragraph 2.4 "Thresholds" |
| 56 | Define the transitions type between the carpet & the vinyl areas. SUGGEST; TARKETTT / JOHNSONITE (1/4" CPT > 1/8" TILE) CTA XX A. If approved, please select a color. The corresponding# will replace the XX in the SKU. | Refer to specification 096510 "Resilient Flooring", paragraph 2.2. Color is to be selected from the manufacturer's full range of available products. Install may provide color recommendation. |
| 57 | Define the layout for VCT-1, stacked straight, quarter turned, basket weave etc. | Refer to specification 096510 "Resilient Flooring", paragraph 3.3-C, which indicates "quarter turned" |
| 58 | It would appear as if there is some sort of base below the wall tile in the restrooms. Please explain what this bottom course is so it can be included in the bid | The base in the restrooms should be a coved ceramic tile base to match the tile above. |
| 59 | Are Rms. A0208 & A0232 (TELE CLOSETS) to receive any finish, flooring or base? | No new flooring or base finishes are required in Room A0208 or A0232. |
| 60 | Please confirm CT-1 as the floor finish at Rms A0213 & A0213-1. | Please refer to the finish schedule, sheet A602. Room A0213 (Copy Center) and room A0213-1 (Copy Center) are listed as CPT-1 (carpet), not CT-1 |
| 61 | Should flooring be installed beneath PHONE BOOTHS? | Yes, CPT-1 should continue beneath phone booths. |
| 62 | Is there "FLASH COVING" in the break/ lactation rms | Yes, refer to specification 096516 "Resilient Sheet Flooring" paragraph 2.3-D. |
| 63 | Please advise if there is an elevation or drawing indicating the window heights | Please see response to RFI #40. |
| 64 | Inscape has been discontinued, will another floor to ceiling wall line be accepted. | Please see response to RFI #37. |
| 65 | For the American Buy criteria, Technion is made in Canada. How tied into the Buy American do the furniture lines need to be?" | Teknion is available on the GSA schedule. With local offices in Mount Laurel, NJ |
| 66 | Is translucent frameless resin an acceptable substitution to the frameless glass request on the stations? | In concept we take no exception to this, however, this is not approved without going through the substitution procedures outlined in the Division 1 specifications. |
| 67 | Are the open frames on stations against the induction unit(s) required to have a finished top on the raceway to cover electrical components?" | There should be a finished top to cover electrical components. |
| 68 | Panel fabrics are called out in the office typicals. Should a tackboard be included under the overhead cabinet, although one is not shown in the ISO drawing?" | Yes, include tackable panels under the overhead shelf and adjacent to desks at workstations. |
| 69 | Please define the ‘power strip’ on the stations & offices. What should be included in the desktop module unit (i.e. power/data/USB?)? Should an undersurface power strip be included with the desktop module? | The basis of design is the "POWERSTRIP PLUS" module from the "Steelcase" Universal line. Each module should include two outlets for power and data. There should be an undercounter wire management system included at the desks, but power under the desk will be in the panels as indicated on the drawings. |
| 70 | Is there a preference on how the desktop module is attached to the worksurface? (i.e. clamp-mount, in desktop) | The desktop module installation shall be clamp-mount. |
| 71 | Please define the requirements for the ‘power sphere’ in the Conference Room Table Type T2 and Meeting Room Table Type T1. (i.e., power/data/HDMI/USB and mounting options) | Please provide 4 power and 4 data. |
| 72 | Is a power sphere required in the Break Room Table Type T3 as called out in the typical description?" | Table type T-3 in the break room does not require a power sphere. |
| 73 | Are alternate options to the curved layout of the Reception Desk acceptable?" | No, the Reception Desk shall be in accordance with the contract documents. |
| 74 | Please provide the NIST Sustainability Manual referenced in general note T (Reference: 101-1301 (G-0002) | Please see attached document titled "Sustainable Design Manual July 2014" |
| 75 | Confirm Abatement is to be performed by NIST? (Reference: G-003 Note 1) | Asbestos abatement is to be performed under this contract in accordance with specification 028213 Asbestos Remediation. Please see reissued sheet G-003 in "NIST Bldg 101 2nd Flr Reno - Final Dwgs_Reissued 02.09.24" |
| 76 | Confirm FF+E will be provided by the contractor? (Reference: A102) | Please see response to RFI #10. |
| 77 | Will NIST remove all existing furniture and equipment? (AD101) | Please see response to RFI #34. |
| 78 | Please provide a specification for CPT1, CPT2 is only shown on I-001 (reference: A602) | Please refer to specification section 096813, "Tile Carpeting" |
| 79 | Please provide a specification for the Lockers for touchdown stations (reference: A103) | Please refer to specification section 125900 "Systems Furniture", paragraph 2.3 |
| 80 | Please provide a specification for the operable partition (reference A101) | Please refer to specification 102239 "Folding Panel Partitions" |
| 81 | The provided SF1442 form states the due date as Feb 27, 2023. Please confirm the bid due date is Feb 27, 2024. | Please see response to RFI #2. |
| 82 | Can previously completed PPQs be used to satisfy Factor #4: Past Performance? Many of our points of contact are no longer in their same role and have moved to other positions/agencies so it may be difficult to get new PPQs from those POCs. | See response to RFI #7 |
| 83 | If we are unable to get a response regarding PPQs, should the first page of the PPQ be included in the proposal? | Yes. |
| 84 | The provided Project Data Sheet lists Contracts 1-10 as check boxes. Please confirm that the number of projects that can be submitted is a minimum of 3, and maximum of 5. | Confirmed. The number of projects to be submitted for Factor 2 is a minimum of three, and maximum of five. |
| 85 | Should the offeror provide a singular Project Manager and singular Superintendent for Key Personnel? | Offerors shall identify at a minimum a project manager and superintendent. Offerors may submit additional key personnel as they see fit. |
| 86 | Per the RFP, the proposal should consist of 3 volumes. Should all 3 volumes be in one PDF, or should each volume be its own PDF? | Each volume shall be a separate PDF. |
| 87 | Is it acceptable for the offeror to include a cover page, cover letter, table of contents, and page separators? | Yes. |
| 88 | Can a project that is 75% complete be used as prior experience? | Projects must be substantially complete prior to the date of the RFP to be submitted for past experience. |
| 89 | Factor 3 – Management Approach (consisting of key personnel and technical approach) is limited to eight pages. Will the government consider excluding Attachment 03 – Resume for Key Personnel from the eight-page limit? Including resumes in the page count would leave four pages or less for the technical approach. | Please see response to RFI #51. |
| 90 | Demolition Note 1 on AD-101 states to remove existing partitions as indicated. Most of these partitions appear to be older demountable partitions. Do these need to be turned over to NIST for possible re-use after removal? | Please see response to RFI #46. |
| 91 | There does not appear to be freight elevator service to the 2nd floor. Can one of the passenger elevator cars be used during construction; providing it is protected? | Please see response to #48. |
| 92 | 2/A-101 does not specify which ceiling tile is which. Please confirm the 12”x12” residential #257 is limited to Rooms LO-A-02 and A0206. | The symbols key on sheet A-201 may be used to determine which ceiling tile is used in each space. Based on the symbols key the 12" X 12" is limited to rooms LO-A-02 and A0206 |
| 93 | Where is partition Type G located? | There is no partition type G on the floor plans. |
| 94 | Will a laydown area be made available for the Contractor’s use? | Please see response to RFI #25. |
| 95 | Does #23 of the Section J referring to work stoppages in April and October apply to this project? | Yes. |
| 96 | Specification section 010000 3.1 c. contains a payment schedule. It is unusual for projects of this magnitude to have a four-part payment schedule. Will this schedule apply to this project, or will the more usual Schedule of value submission, approval, and monthly progress payments be observed? | Contractor shall submit a schedule of values for approval at the start of the project. Monthly invoices shall be submitted for approval and payment. |
| 97 | Spec section 013300 does not make reference to the preferred or required CPM scheduling software to be used. Is Microsoft Project acceptable? | Microsoft Project is acceptable if it meets the requirements of the specification. |
| 98 | Spec section 077300 3.4 A. calls for a certified survey on completion of work. Is this required for this project? | Specification 077300 is not a specification on this project. More clarification is needed to respond. |
| 99 | Is third-party commissioning required? If so, will the Contractor need to include the cost of said commissioning? | Commissioning identified in the specifications shall be performed by a third-party commissioning agent hired by the contractor. |
| 100 | Most specification sections make reference to tests involving a qualified testing agency in various capacities. Will this third-party testing agency be part of the Contractor’s scope of work, or by NIST? | Third party testing is the responsibility of the contractor. |
| 101 | Is there a proprietary DDC controls vendor? If so, can their contact info be shared? | Alterton and Siemens are the approved vendors. The current controls in the building are by Alerton. NIST uses Albireo Energy as the local Alerton representative, but there are other companies authorized in this area. Claudius Jorif (cjorif@albireoenergy.com) is the Albireo Rep. Brian Nolen (brian.nolen@siemens.com) is the Siemens rep. |
| 102 | Specification section 284621.11 2.3 D. 2. K. states that the fire alarm control panel must initiate elevator recall. Who is the elevator maintenance company for the facility? It may be necessary to include them in fire alarm final testing. | Elevator maintenance is handled by the NIST Elevator Shop. Coordination will be required with the Elevator Shop and AHJ for fire alarm final testing. |
| 103 | Attachment 05: Building 101 ACM Inventory is sorted by room ID for the building. The drawings do not give the corresponding existing room IDs in use. Can current existing room IDs for the 2nd floor be provided for coordination | Please see attached existing floorplan titled "101-2-FE-Model" |
| 104 | Please confirm if the required appliances will be furnished by the government and installed by the General Contractor. | The appliances will be Owner Furnished Owner Installed. |
| 105 | Please confirm if Workstations & Furniture are provided and installed by the General Contractor. | Please see response to RFI #10. |
| 106 | Please confirm if the BMS controls and preferred Fire Alarm are brand name requirements. Does the government have preferred vendors for these two items? | These are sole source requirements to match existing systems. Fire Alarm is Simplex (JCI). BMS is Alerton or Siemens. |
| 107 | Please confirm all work is to be completed during normal business hours. If yes, what are the normal business hours? | Refer to Section 15. Site Access and Working Hours in "Guidelines for Contractors and AE Firms" for normal work hours and tasks that are to be completed outside of normal work hours. |
| 108 | Is this area considered a secured space? | The 2nd floor is not public space and requires individuals to be green badged. |
| 109 | Will the 2nd floor be occupied by the government during construction? | All staff will vacate the second floor before the start of construction. |
| 110 | Will the two required resumes (2 page each) be excluded from the page count since the Technical is limited to 8 pages? | Please see response to RFI #51. |
| 111 | Can the Site Superintendent serve as a Quality Control and Site Safety Officer? | The Site Superintendent is not precluded from performing QC or Site Safety duties. |
| 112 | Will NIST allow a perimeter window on the north elevation of the building to be removed to allow for a demolition chute and dumpster for the removal of demolition material? (SP-001) | This is not an approved method at this time. |
| 113 | Do the superintendent, SSHO, and QC manager need to be 3 separate individuals? | Please see response to RFI #111. |
| 114 | Are there any phasing requirements? | Please see response to RFI #23. |
| 115 | Is there a hazmat testing report available? | Please see attached document titled "Building 101 2nd Floor Offices Building Inspection Survey 2024" |
| 116 | Can the period of performance be extended after award once the material/equipment lead times are confirmed due to current market conditions? | The period of performance will be modified at the issuance of Notice to Proceed. |
| 117 | Will there be any temporary HVAC, Fire alarm, fire suppression, or fire watch required for this project? | Temporary HVAC would be required if environmental conditions or project specifications require conditioning. Construction shall be in accordance with NFPA 241- Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration and Demolition Operations. Since the entire 2nd floor will be under renovation, it is anticipated that a fire rated barrier can be easily maintained separating the occupied portions of the building from the areas under construction. With this separation, the fire alarm and suppression systems maybe impaired as needed to complete the renovation. A limited number of notification appliances should remain functional to alert the construction crew of an emergency. Portable fire extinguishers, maintained in accordance with NFPA 10, shall be spaced throughout the construction site such that the maximum travel distance to an extinguisher is 50 feet. |
| 118 | Can receipt and installation be completed during normal business hours? | Please see response to RFI #107. |
| 119 | Does Davis Bacon or Wage Scale apply to the furniture installation team? | Yes. |
| 120 | Are there any security clearance requirements for the furniture installation team? | Badging requirements for the same for all construction personnel, including furniture installers. Refer to Section 31. Security Badges of the "Guidelines for Contractors and AE Firms" starting on page 21 of Attachment 1 - SF 1442. |
| 121 | Call Booths - Can Steelcase/Orange box provide an alternative to the Teknion Basis of Design? | Please see response to #41. |
| 122 | Hoteling - Can Steelcase provide an alternative to the Teknion Basis of Design so that it matches the standard workstations and offices? | Please see response to #41. |
| 123 | Can the Bldg. 101 freight elevator be used to access the space? | Please see response to #48. |
| 124 | Will NIST allow a perimeter window on the north elevation of the building to be removed to allow for a demolition chute and dumpster for the removal of demolition material? (Ref: Demolition) | Please see response to #112. |
| 125 | During the site walk it was observed in a couple of the perimeter office the floor slab under the carpet tile to be concrete slab with no VAT tile or mastic material. Keynote #4 states to remove floor tile. And Coordinate floor removal with hazardous material abatement. Was the hazardous material previously abated? If so, how many of the perimeter offices are in this condition? Will an additional site visit for the abatement contractor be allowed to confirm the extent of hazardous abatement work? (Ref: pg. 6-57) (Dwg sht 101-1305) (Detail: 1/AD-101) | A second site visit will not be scheduled. The most current hazardous material report is attached and titled "Building 101 2nd Floor Offices Building Inspection Survey 2024". |
| 126 | Please confirm: Is the quantity of furniture items to purchase based on what is represented on the drawings? Any attic stock for i.e. seating, files, shelving etc be included? (pg.7-57) | Attic stock is not required for the furniture. |
| 127 | Please confirm: Is there a matrix of the quantity of furniture types for the purchase of the furniture? It was noticed some of the furniture graphics on the Furniture Plan do not match the Furniture Typical in the Furniture Package drawing. Should the furniture quantities for each furniture type be based on the number of rooms types shown on the furniture plan? | Quantities should be determined based on the Furniture Plan, sheet A-102. |
| 128 | Please Confirm: The specification list InScape system “ACME 50” as the Basis of Design. No alternate manufactures were listed. If an alternate manufacture can meet the minimum performance specifications can they bid? | Please see response to RFI #37. |
| 129 | Please confirm: The elevations reference NIST Sign Manual and NIST “Signage and Wayfinding Standards & Guidelines, May 2022. These were not included in the RFP documents. Please provide copy. | Please see attached document titled "nist-gsignagedesignguidelines" |
| 130 | Is this work to be assessed after award as a change? Otherwise, what size and how many conduits are there that need to be rerouted? (ED-101 Plan Note #2) | Contractor shall include a bid allowance of $25,000 for this work. |
| 131 | FD-2 does not show (E) on the riser. Is this new, or existing? (Reference: E-601) | FD-2 is existing to remain. |
| 132 | Is there a freight elevator that services this floor? Are we allowed to use the general elevators? | Please see response to #48. |
| 133 | Will the notification appliances be addressable, or conventional? | Notification appliances are not required to be addressable. |
| 134 | Question regarding the Low Voltage on this project (Div 27 and 28): I see there are data, card reader, and video surveillance cameras listed on the drawing, but I’m not seeing anything in the specs for products. | NIST will furnish and install low voltage cabling and equipment. Pathways are to be provided by this project. |
| 135 | Is the owner providing the cameras and card readers and we are just doing the install? | Please see response to #134. |
| 136 | I cannot find the wage-rate in the specs. Can you let me know where it is or can you please give the decision #? | Wage Rates provided in updated Attachments |
| 137 | Davis-Bacon, Montgomery Co., Building (if correct) does not have a hazardous handler rate. What rate are we to use? | MD20240053 |
| 138 | Can you please provide us with the current Davis Bacon Wage scale? | Wage Rates provided in MD20240053 |
| 139 | Is a Bid bond required with the proposal? | Yes |
| 140 | Can you please confirm this is an 8(a) solicitation? It is listed as 8(a) on SAM.gov but we don’t see it identified in the solicitation documents. | Yes this is an 8(a) solicitation |
| 141 | Should completed PPQ’s be submitted with the proposal, or should the client email them directly to Umar.Mansaray@nist.gov and Michael.Wigfall@nist.gov or both? | With Proposal |
| 142 | Does the government anticipate a time extension for the proposal? | We do not anticipate a time extension for he proposal |
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